KUCHING: A large portion of the Sarawak Government’s Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund allocated to Batu Lintang state assemblyman, See Chee How, has been channelled towards upgrading backyard lanes, pedestrian footpaths and neighbourhood drainage systems. See said this smaller infrastructure projects are often excluded from the federal maintenance allocations under
BINTULU: Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) has expanded its residential piped natural gas supply to Taman Saberkas Jaya here, with household connections completed in December 2025. The development marks the second residential area in Bintulu to receive direct piped natural gas, following the launch of the Sungai Plan residential gas supply
KUCHING: Former Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim should stop attacking Sarawak’s autonomies and constitutional rights that define Malaysia’s partnership. Practising lawyer Wejok Tomik said Sarawak’s immigration autonomy is not a political tool but a fundamental constitutional right. He explained that this protection exists for “legitimate purposes” as detailed in the Inter-Governmental Committee
KUCHING: Bau town is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades with a few multi-million ringgit road projects financed by the Sarawak government aimed at improving connectivity, safety and reducing traffic congestion. The projects will transform key routes into JKR R3 standard roads or dual carriageways and better link Bau to the Pan
KUCHING: The Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) is seen as a “game changer” in driving balanced and sustainable development across 10 state constituencies under its jurisdiction. The agency’s establishment, which reflects the Sarawak government’s strong commitment to ensuring that development is not only concentrated in urban centres but also
KUCHING: Plans are afoot to promote the scenic Bengoh Dam Trail in Upper Penerissen as a must-visit tourism destination. It is scheduled to undergo structured development to this end and also regulated as a designated area for locals to generate sustainable income from the growing tourism sector. The initiative aims
KUCHING: The recent call for the resignation of Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi based on a narrow interpretation of “cabinet responsibility” is a legalistic distraction that fails to grasp the profound and historical grievances of the people of Sarawak and constitutional reality of Sarawak’s role in Malaysia. Practising
KUCHING: After prioritising basic infrastructure, the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) wants to turn its focus towards socio-economic development to ensure rural communities enjoy long-term and inclusive growth. Its special administrative officer, Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said while roads, bridges and water supply remain important foundations, the next critical
BAU: The long-standing parking congestion at Bau Hospital is set to ease following the completion of an additional parking lot project within the hospital ground. The 62 new parking lots are also expected to bring much-needed relief to patients, visitors and healthcare workers who have endured years of limited parking
BAU: A community-based programme titled ‘She Creates, She Sustains’ organised by social enterprise Pungu Borneo has emerged as a meaningful platform to uplift local women by nurturing their creativity while strengthening their economic independence. Held in Tasik Hall, Tasik Biru, the programme brought together women from surrounding villages within Tasik
